HP Deskjet 1000 Ink Cartridges
(and other items)

 

Doing the dirty work the HP Deskjet 1000 is a no thrills, affordable monochrome and colour printer. Who needs WiFi, tablet touchscreen and an ADF, when all you want is a single function printer that prints. Designed for the home user, the Deskjet 1000 is a tidy device at a bargain price.

Design

With a grey gloss finish, the HP Deskjet 1000 stands at 421 x 210 x 122mm when it is folded into its “storage” position. When you are ready to print the paper tray unfolds from the front. There is no display screen, and the paper tray can hold 60 sheets at a time.

Advantages

Despite its small price tag, print quality is impressive. The HP Deskjet 1000 can handle graphic rich documents as easy as plain text. Print speeds are also better than expected with plain text documents working out at around 10ppm, colour prints don’t fare as well with the Deskjet 1000 maxing out at around 5ppm.

Disadvantages

It is very difficult to find fault with this device, although it must be made clear that upon purchase no USB cable is provided. Another issue regarding the HP Deskjet 1000 is its lack of photo printing support, including no borderless printing and generally poor connectivity. If you’re on a small budget and need a basic printer then the Deskjet 1000 is more than adequate. However, if you’re willing to pay a little bit more, you’ll get the added benefits of a copier and scanner.